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Displaced El Dorado County voters can request a new mail ballot by email or phone. They can also pick one up at the county’s ‘pop up vote centers’ at evacuation centers.

Environment

How To Track Caldor Fire Evacuations And Help People Evacuated

August 31, 2021 | Janelle Salanga

As the Caldor Fire grows, here’s what you need to know about evacuations, evacuation centers and resources for evacuees.

Photos: Crews Battle Caldor Fire In Christmas Valley

August 31, 2021 | Andrew Nixon

As the Caldor Fire crossed Echo Summit into Christmas Valley, here’s what it looked like on the ground.

Health Care

California Coronavirus Updates: Plans To Roll Back Coronavirus Protections Is In The Cards If Larry Elder Wins Recall Election

August 31, 2021

A Republican candidate hasn’t won a statewide election in California in the last 15 years — but the rapid ascent of conservative Larry Elder in the September gubernatorial recall election that could oust Gov. Gavin Newsom is alarming Democrats.

Watch Live: Biden Delivers Remarks After The Last U.S. Troops Leave Afghanistan

August 31, 2021

President Biden will address the nation on his decision to pull U.S. troops out of Afghanistan by Aug. 31. He is being criticized for leaving before all Americans were evacuated.

Environment

Here Are The National Forests In California That Are Closed Through Sept. 17

August 30, 2021

The United States Forest Service announced it is closing all of California's national forests to the public starting Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. The closure is in place until Sept. 17 but could be extended.

Jazz

Interview: Saxophonist Mindi Abair In Her Own Words

August 30, 2021 | Gary G. Vercelli

Saxophonist Mindi Abair is a two-time Grammy nominee who has worked with artists as diverse as Duran Duran, Lalah Hathaway, the Backstreet Boys and Aerosmith.

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